How to Open Your 1999 Jaguar XJ Key Fob and Change Battery
If your XJ keyless entry remote is no longer open doors properly, the battery most likely needs to be replaced. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your key fob, and itโs easier than you think. All you need is outlined in this post.
What type battery does 1999 Jaguar XJ key fob required
Before beginning open keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 2 CR2016 batteries.- flat head screwdriver
- 2xCR2016 batteries
Simple steps to replace the battery in your XJ's remote key fob
A tiny button cell battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Carefully try to pry apart your key with pry tools. Replace CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.
Get new batteries and install it in fobโs case. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.
When the new batteries installed, verify key fob by pressing buttons. If everything working fine, assemble your keyless entry fob's shell in reverse order.
The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to put the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. If your fob case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.
How to change the battery video instruction
DIY: Jaguar Key Fob Battery Replacement
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